Dissertation
Postharvest diseases of mango in Fiji
University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Sunshine Coast
2018
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25907/00491
Abstract
The mango industry in Fiji has become increasingly important in recent years as the Government and international donors seek to increase domestic fruit production, with the objective of improving food security and diversifying horticultural productivity. Currently, mango production in Fiji incurs high losses after harvest due to postharvest diseases. Such losses not only undermine industry profitability, but also create tangible disincentives for wider smallholder participation in the industry. To date, there have virtually been no studies done to determine the key pathogens causing postharvest disease of mango grown in Fiji, the susceptibility of local cultivars to postharvest disease, or the geographical differences in the incidence of postharvest diseases. Furthermore, even the most basic disease management practices are not implemented. This dearth of information currently impedes efforts to develop effective postharvest disease remediation in support of the Fiji mango industry.
Details
- Title
- Postharvest diseases of mango in Fiji
- Authors
- Mereia Fong Lomavatu
- Contributors
- Steven J R Underhill (Supervisor)
- Awarding institution
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- DOI
- 10.25907/00491
- Organisation Unit
- School of Science and Engineering - Legacy; Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451453602621
- Output Type
- Dissertation
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